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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.95, 164.55 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.95, 164.55 and 106.71 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.95 : 164.55 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.95/164.55 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.95x = 164.55 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.95x = 17,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559.13/109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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